Hypertonic Saline
Section 8 - MEDICATION GUIDELINES
ELECTROLYTE
Hypertonic Saline / 3% Saline
DESCRIPTION Strong saline solution used to shift fluid out of the cells and decrease intercranial pressure
INDICATIONS Traumatic Brain Injury
CONTRAINDICATIONS None found
PRECAUTIONS None found
DOSAGE
- Pediatrics - 5 ml/kg IV/IO utilizing 10 gtts drip set.
- Max dose 250 ml